Budget Analysis for the Municipalities of Peja and Prishtina[SAVE THE CHILDREN]

The objectives of this project were to support institutions to effectively engage the citizens’ and especially children’s view in the budgeting process, increase transparency and raise funds to allocate to children programmes. The main methods used for this study were in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, focus groups with the target group (children), desk research and data collection as well as two workshops (one in each municipality) on the Citizen Friendly Budget
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Identification of Unregistered Persons in Kosovo 2015[UNHCR]

UBO Consulting was commissioned by UNHCR to undertake an exercise for identification of unregistered persons in Kosovo. The process of collecting data from Kosovo citizens (of all ethnicities), was conducted according to international professional standards for quantitative survey methodology, including desk review, questionnaire development and finalization, data collection & analysis, and reporting. The main objectives of this study were to identify the total number of unregistered people belonging to Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities Read more

Taxpayers Survey in Kosovo 2015[GIZ]

The purpose of this project was to support GIZ in their TAK related support projects by providing qualitative and quantitative data on the perceptions and appraisal of taxpayers on the performance of TAK. The data gathered through this project aimed to give a picture of the situation in Kosovo and inform GIZ and TAK consequently on areas which need prioritization according to taxpayers’ perception. This report synthesized and analyzed the findings from a number of data collection exercise, namely the quantitative surveys, the semi-structured interviews and the focus groups Read more

The purpose of this study was to elaborate 27 indicators of the European Council regarding media’s freedom of expression and information, regulation and legislation, and media independence and interference. In order to give more details regarding this topic, UBO Consulting was assigned to carry two focus group discussions with journalists. The discussions were separated into two sessions. Click here to download the report

The purpose of this study was to assess municipal performance in the fields of public spaces, municipal traffic and waste management and local democracy; review municipal performance management indicators and methodology; as well as capacity building for municipal and MLGA staff. In order to provide a basic insight of municipal performance UBO Consulting identified measurement problems for each indicator in public spaces, municipal traffic, waste management, and local democracy for all 38 municipalities in Kosovo and conducted indicator data verification in 34 out of 38 municipalities in Kosovo

National Rights Program Survey

This survey was commissioned to measure user satisfaction with court services on resolving property disputes; changes in attitudes/behaviors about women’s rights to inherit property and engage in economic activities; and citizens’ increased knowledge of their property rights. For this survey were interviewed 1,500 respondents.
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Gender Survey of Corruption in Kosovo 2014[UNDP – SAEK Programme]

The survey’s main objective was to provide a comprehensive overview, and reccomendations for the relevant stakeholders on the corruption risks and vulnerabilities in civil service in Kosovo and how it affects men and women. Eight hundred quantitative interviews and 120 in-depth interviews were conducted with officials working in central and local institutions

Research on Gender Barriers Regarding Women Participation in Education and Employment in Tourism Sector in Kosovo 2015[SYRI VIZION]:

The purpose of this study was to analyze data (both quantitative and qualitative) in order to reach important conclusions on the situation of tourism and gender barriers that are posed to women regarding their employment. Furthermore, it provided relevant and conclusive facts regarding the tourism gaps and positive factors and made some recommendations that have derived through combining interviews with key stakeholders, and results that have derived from other target groups
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